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eTrex Legend C
Introduction
Preface
Thank you for choosing the Garmin eTrex Legend C handheld navigation system. This Owner’s Manual and Reference Guide is comprised of
the following sections:
Introduction — contains the Garmin software license agreement,
FCC and safety information, the Table of Contents and an overview of
the eTrex Legend C functional features.
Getting Started — takes you through installing batteries, using the
unit control buttons, intialization of the GPS receiver, etc.
GPS Navigation — takes you through the process of navigating with
your eTrex Legend C and how to use GPS Navigation to customize the
operation of your eTrex Legend C.
GPS Features — provides detailed descriptions of additional GPS
enhanced features such as the Calendar, Hunt and Fish, Sun and
Moon and Games, Also included in this section are a few non-GPS
features such as the Calculator, a non-GPS enhanced game, etc.
Appendix — provides you with additional information about your
eTrex Legend C and an index by subject.
Preface
Contact Garmin
If you should encounter any difficulty while using your
eTrex Legend C, or if you have any questions, in the
U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone at
913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020,
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm Central Time; or by
e-mail at www.garmin.com/contactUs/techSupport.jsp.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at
Tel.44/0870.8501241 - Fax. 44/0870.8501251.
Recording Your Serial Number
Use this area to record the serial number in case it is lost, stolen,
or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a
safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. The 8-digit
number is located in the battery compartment.
Serial Number:
Product Registration
Connect to our website (www.garmin.com) and look for the
Product Registration link on the Home Page and follow
instructions for registration.
NOTE: If you have previously registered a Garmin product
purchase, we invite you to re-register using our on-line system.
Many services provided by our product registration system are
automated and re-registering your purchase ensures you the best
possible support from Garmin.
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eTrex Legend C
Introduction
Software License Agreement
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE eTrex Legend C, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT
CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded
in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal
operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual
property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and
is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and
international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the
structure, organization and code of the Software are valuable trade
secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a
valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human
readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative
works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the
Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the
United States of America.
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eTrex Legend C
Introduction
The eTrex Legend C complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference
limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These
limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than
“outdoor” requirements.
FCC Compliance
Information
Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The eTrex Legend C does not contain any
user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be
made by an authorized Garmin service center.
Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result
in permanent damage to the equipment, and void
your warranty and your authority to operate this
device under Part 15 regulations.
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eTrex Legend C
Introduction
Warnings and Precautions
CAUTION: Use the eTrex Legend C at your own risk. To reduce
the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects
of this Owner’s Manual — and thoroughly practice operation using the
Demo Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare
indications from the eTrex Legend C to all available navigation sources,
including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts,
etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.
CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS
PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED
ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY
PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION,
DISTANCE, LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD
NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY
FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION.
CAUTION: The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is
designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not replace
them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain
all information needed for safe navigation – and, as always, the user is
responsible for their prudent use.
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eTrex Legend C
Introduction
MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to
provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that
is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product
literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually
all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree.
This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and
accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive.
Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the
United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy
and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the
accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin
eTrex Legend C is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any
NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with
California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at http://www.garmin.com/
prop65.
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eTrex Legend C
Introduction
Warnings and Precautions
Important
Because the Garmin eTrex Legend C can be
used for vehicular navigation, important safety
considerations must be observed. Please read and
observe the instructions on this page.
Do Not Mount Where
Driver’s Field of Vision
is Blocked
Do Not Mount in
Front of Airbag
Panels
Do Not Place Unsecured
on the Vehicle Dash
Do Not Mount in Front of an
Airbag Field of Deployment
Safety Warnings and Cautions—Read This First!
WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the
owner/operator of a vehicle with the eTrex Legend C installed to place
and secure the device so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident.
Do not mount the unit over airbag panels or in the field of airbag
deployment. Airbags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects
in their path towards the vehicle driver or passengers causing possible
injury. Refer to airbag safety precautions contained in the vehicle owner’s
manual.
Do not mount the unit in a place where the driver or passengers are
likely to impact it in a collision. The mounting hardware provided by
Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences
thereof.
WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the
driver of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain
full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times, and not become
distracted by the unit to the exclusion of safe driving practices. It is
unsafe to operate the controls of the unit while you are driving. Failure
by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a eTrex Legend C installed to pay
full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the
vehicle is in motion could result in an accident with property damage and
personal injury.
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction...............................................i-viii
Section 3: GPS Navigation.......................................8-55
Preface.........................................................................................i
Software License Agreement........................................................ii
FCC Compliance Information....................................................iii
Warnings and Precautions......................................................iv-vi
Table of Contents................................................................vii-viii
The Map Page............................................................................8
The Compass Page...................................................................14
Using Waypoints......................................................................16
Using Find...............................................................................20
The Main Menu.......................................................................32
The Trip Computer Page....................................................33
Using Tracks......................................................................34
Using Routes......................................................................39
The Highway Page.............................................................44
The Setup Menu................................................................45
System Setup..........................................................46
Display Setup.........................................................46
Tones Setup...............................................................47
Page Sequence Setup..................................................47
Map Setup.................................................................48
Routing Setup............................................................51
Geocache Setup..........................................................52
Marine Setup..............................................................52
Time Setup.................................................................53
Units Setup.................................................................53
Heading Setup............................................................54
Welcome Page Setup...................................................54
Proximity Waypoints.........................................................55
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Section 2: Getting Started..........................................1-7
Battery Installation and Start Up.................................................1
Key Functions.............................................................................2
Unit Features.............................................................................3
Initialization..............................................................................4
The Satellite Page.......................................................................4
Navigating with the eTrex Legend C...........................................5
The Main Page Sequence............................................................6
The Main Page Features..................................................7
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Section 4: GPS Features.........................................56-64
Calendar...................................................................................56
Alarm Clock.............................................................................57
Calculator.................................................................................57
Stopwatch.................................................................................58
Sun and Moon Tables..............................................................59
Hunt and Fish Tables..............................................................60
GPS Enhanced Games............................................................61
Non-Enhanced Game............................................................64
Section 5: Appendix...............................................65-80
Accessories...............................................................................65
Specifications............................................................................67
Data Field Definitions..............................................................69
Connecting the eTrex Legend C to a Computer........................73
Downloading MapSource Map Data........................................74
UTC Offset Chart....................................................................75
Map Datums and Position Formats..........................................76
Loran TD Setup......................................................................77
WAAS ..................................................................................78
Index.......................................................................................79
Limited Warranty.........................................................................81
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eTrex Legend C
Getting Started
Installing the Batteries
The eTrex Legend C operates on two “AA” batteries (not included),
which are located in the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries
may be used (see page 46 for setting the battery type). Stored data is
not lost when batteries are removed.
To install batteries:
Battery Installation and
Start Up
Important Note
When replacing batteries, use only new or fully
charged batteries. Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Rechargeable batteries may typically display less
capacity than disposable batteries.
1. Remove the battery cover from the
back of the unit by turning the D-Ring
1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling out.
Remove the batteries from the unit if you don’t plan to
use it for several months. Storing batteries in the unit
for prolonged periods of time may result in leakage
and damage to the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries, observing the
proper polarity. A polarity diagram
can be found molded into the Locking
Pin Slot
battery compartment.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper care
and disposal of used batteries. Do not incinerate used
batteries, as internal materials may ignite with explosive
violence.
3. Reinstall the battery cover by inserting the bottom slot over the tab at
the base of the unit and reinserting
the locking pin in the back of the unit.
Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise
to lock in place.
Extensive use of backlighting and/or WAAS as well as
key beep tones will significantly reduce battery life.
To set backlighting intensity and timeout, see page 46.
To disable WAAS, see page 46.
To mute the beep tones, see page 47.
Battery Compartment
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eTrex Legend C
Getting Started
“Thumb Stick” ENTER/ROCKER Key
Key Functions
GPS Antenna
• Provides quick satellite acquisition.
IN/OUT Zoom Keys
• From the Map Page, press to zoom
in or out.
• From any other page, press to scroll
up or down a list or move a highlighted slider.
MENU/FIND Key
• Press and release to view the
Options Menu for a page.
• Press and hold to display the Find
Menu.
(Press down to Enter - move to the side or up/
down to scroll, cursor or increase/decrease)
• Rock Up/Down or Right/Left to
move through lists, highlight fields,
on-screen buttons and icons, enter
data or move the map panning arrow.
• Press in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm
on-screen messages.
• Press in and hold at any time to
mark your current location as a
waypoint.
QUIT Key
• Press to cycle through the main
pages.
• Press when using the on-screen
keyboard to cancel.
POWER/LIGHT Key
• Press and hold to turn unit On/Off.
• Press and release to adjust backlighting, and to view date/time and
battery capacity.
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eTrex Legend C
Getting Started
Unit Features
USB Connector Port (under weather cover)
• Provides interface to a PC for faster
data transfer.
• Provides auxiliary power via USB
cable connection to a PC or from a
cigarette lighter adapter cable with
USB connector.
Battery Compartment Locking Ring
• Turn 1/4 turn counter-clockwise
and lift to remove cover.
Battery Compartment Cover
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before connecting the
unit to the USB Cable, install the USB Cable
drivers included with the MapSource Trip and
Waypoint Manager CD-ROM provided with
this unit. Otherwise, your PC may attempt to
auto-install USB drivers incompatible with the
unit. Refer to page 73 for detailed instructions.
Belt Clip/Auxiliary Mount Adapter
Attachment Location
• Accepts a Belt Clip accessory for
convenient access when hiking or
walking.
• Accepts the Auxiliary Mount
Adapter accessory supplied with
the unit.
(Refer to pages 65 and 66 for
accessory listings and installation
instructions.)
Auxiliary Mount Adapter
(Do not discard - retain for use
with Garmin Auto, Bike and
Marine Mount Accessories)
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eTrex Legend C
Getting Started
Initialization & the Satellite Page
The eTrex Legend C locates satellites above its position
Options
Menu
Satellite Page displaying a location “Fix”
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Starting Up the GPS Receiver
When you turn on the eTrex Legend C, the GPS receiver begins to
search for satellites in order to determine (fix) its location. This process
is called “initialization” and can take from 5 to 15 minutes the first time
you use your unit. Thereafter, if you haven’t moved more than 600 miles
from your original location, it takes only seconds to minutes. In order to
receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view of
the sky. Satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass)
or dense overhead tree cover. To shorten the time required for initialization, select “New Location” from the options menu, then use the Map
Page to determine your general location so the eTrex Legend C can search
for those satellites above you.
To initialize your eTrex Legend C:
1. Press and release the POWER key to turn on the unit.
2. Observe the “Power On” Page followed by the Satellite Page.
The Satellite Page displays at Start-Up only; thereafter, it can be
accessed through the Main Menu.
3. While the GPS receiver is searching for signals, a “Locating
Satellites” message appears followed by an “Acquiring Satellites”
message until enough signals are acquired to fix its location.
You can also see a sky view array of the satellites overhead with your
position centered in the array. The outer circle represents the horizon and
the inner circle a position 45o from the horizon. The numbers displayed
indicate the number assigned to each satellite. A bar graph displays the
strength of signals from each satellite.
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Getting Started
4. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites,
the display at the top of the page changes to indicate position
accuracy and location coordinates. The Status Bar at the top of
the display indicates the GPS status and status of other features.
If, for any reason, you have difficulty initializing your eTrex Legend C,
the solution could be as simple as moving slightly to avoid objects that
are blocking or deflecting the satellite signals.
5. Press and release the QUIT key until the Map Page is displayed.
You are now ready to begin GPS-aided navigation.
Initialization & The Satellite Page
Map Item
Details
Position
Arrow
Map Scale
Active Navigation is supported by three of the Main Pages:
The Map Page graphically shows your current location, marks your
route to a destination with a route line, and leaves a trail (track log) of
where you’ve been.
The Compass Page indicates direction to go and direction of travel.
The Trip Computer Page records and displays travel data.
There are three methods of navigating to a destination when using the
eTrex Legend C, each graphically displayed on the Map Page.
Go To - A direct path to a selected destination (waypoint, city, address, etc.).
Track - A previous path of travel that has been stored (logged) in the
eTrex Legend C. A Track allows you to repeat a path or retrace the path.
Route - A path to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along
the way (waypoints, cities, exits, points of interest, intersections, etc.).
Refer to the sections on Tracks, Routes and Waypoints for details.
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Map Page with Current Position Arrow
Navigating with eTrex Legend C
A Go To
A Track
A Route
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eTrex Legend C
Getting Started
The Main Page Sequence
When you turn on the eTrex Legend C, you can see the Power On Page, followed by the Satellite Page (which
displays only at start up), and then the Map Page. The Map Page is the first of the three Main Pages in sequence.
To view each Main Page:
1. Press and release the QUIT key repeatedly to cycle through the pages.
2. With a page displayed, press the MENU key to display the list of options for that page.
Map Page
Compass Page
Map Page Options
“Power On” Page
Main Menu
Compass Page
Options
There are no Main Menu
Options at the Main Page
level
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eTrex Legend C
Getting Started
Status Bar, Backlighting and On-Screen Messages
When you press and release the POWER key, the Backlight Brightness Adjustment Slider and a Status Bar with time and date displays
current status information for several unit features.
• Power to the unit is provided either by the batteries or from
an auxiliary source (DC Adapter). The Battery Power icon
displays the remaining power as the battery becomes depleted.
• Satellite signal status is shown when searching for (acquiring)
satellites, when a two-dimensional fix is attained, and when four
or more satellites have been received (three dimensional fix).
• The Alarm Clock icon displays whenever the Alarm is set.
• The USB cable connection icon displays when the unit is in communication with a PC Universal Serial Bus.
You can adjust the backlight level by pressing the POWER key and
releasing it. Then tap the POWER key or ROCKER key Up or Down
to cycle through the levels of backlight adjustment. See page 46 for
information on changing the display colors and backlight timeout and
brightness levels. Backlighting is Off when you power up the unit. When
On, it uses a significant amount of battery power.
Whenever a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs,
an on-screen message appears to advise you of the occurrence. In each
case, the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Press the
ENTER key to acknowledge the message and close the window.
The Main Page Features
Status Bar
Battery Power
Acquiring Satel-
Alarm is Set USB is Connected
2-Dimension Navigation
Auxiliary Power
3-Dimension Navigation
Backlight Adjustment
Slider
(Brightnesses varies
according to battery
power level.)
On-Screen Messages
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GPS Navigation
The Map Page
“North Up”
Mode
shows the Map
oriented with
North
at the top
The Map Page
Position Arrow
The Map Scale
Data Fields
“Track Up”
Mode
North
Orientation
Arrow
Guidance Text
Street Level
Detailed
Mapping
Using the Map Page
The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the eTrex Legend
C. The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your
current location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key
and view your progress when navigating. When in the “Track Up” mode
(oriented in the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the
top left corner to orient the map. When in the “North Up” mode the map
is oriented like a paper map. When you activate the Track Log feature,
your path of movement is indicated by a dotted line. The map display can
be changed to “Night” mode for easier viewing in dim light. The factory
set default automatically changes the display at sunrise and sunset.
The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways and towns. The maps to the left show a higher level of detail than
the basemap provided with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.)
because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded
from a CD-ROM program.
You can use the Map Page to do the following:
• Determine your current location and progress while moving.
• Select and save a map point as a waypoint.
• Locate and navigate to map items by following a Route displayed
on the map.
• Customize the map display to your requirements.
The Map Page with Data Fields and Guidance Text
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GPS Navigation
Using Map Page Features
Use the Zoom IN and OUT buttons to change the map scale. You can
show more map area with less detail or less map area with more detail.
Press and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly.
The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in
units of measurement selected in the “Units” field of the Unit Setup Page.
If you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data is exceeded and
the appearance of the map is no longer accurate, the word, “overzoom”
displays just below the map scale. When using MapSource detailed maps,
“mapsource” appears below the scale.
In many instances the map displays an “Accuracy Circle” surrounding
the “Position Icon.” The eTrex Legend C uses both map resolution and
GPS accuracy in defining your location to a point within the circle. The
smaller the circle, the more accurate your location.
When using the “Pan Map” feature, a small outline arrow (Panning
Arrow) can be moved about the page to highlight and identify map items
or to scroll the map to view areas not shown on the display screen. If
there is more than one map item under the Panning Arrow. A list of those
items displays with the item highlighted on the map and on the list.
Optional data fields can be added at the top of the display to provide a
variety of travel and navigational information, see pages that follow.
The Map Page
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Map Features
Map Scales
Panning Arrow
Accuracy Circle
When navigating, Guidance Text is displayed at the top of the map.
Guidance Text
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The Map Page
The Map Page Options Menu
A Quick Look at the Map Page Options
Stop Navigation - Stops navigation and is disabled when
there is no active navigation.
Recalculate - Recalculates a route and is disabled when
there is no active navigation.
Data Fields - Allows two to four fields to display at the top
of the page showing Speed, Heading, Elevation and Time.
Guidance Text - Displays messages on the screen to advise
you of your next navigation move when navigating to a destination.
Change Data Fields - Allows you change data field types.
Setup Map - Access to six pages of Map display settings
so you can customize the map to your preferences.
Measure Distance - Measures the distance from your
current location to the Map Pointer.
Turn Declutter On - Eliminates the display of items on
the map that can block out road details when the map
is zoomed out.
Restore Defaults - Returns the map display to the factory
set map display defaults.
The Map Page Options Menu
The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of information for
navigation. You can stop navigation to a destination and arrange up to
four data fields to display the type of navigation information you desire.
Include a navigation guidance text message on the map page. You can
select the type of data fields to display and change the way the map
displays items by selecting your own settings for text size, what items are
displayed and more. You can display the distance from your current location to other locations on the map and reduce the amount of map clutter
(map item icons and names) to increase the visibility of roads and other
geographic features. You can restore the Map Page display to the factory
default settings.
To arrange the Map Page:
1. With unit turned On, press and release the QUIT key until the
Map Page displays.
2. Press the MENU key to display the Map Page Options Menu.
3. Use the ROCKER key to select the feature you want to use to
customize the Map Page and press the ENTER key.
Some of these options contain sub-menus that allow you to further
control how the option is used.
The pages that follow discuss each option in detail.
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To display Data Fields:
1. With the Map Page Options Menu displayed, use the
ROCKER key to highlight the Data Fields option and press
ENTER.
2. Observe the sub-menu options: “Map Only,” “2 Data Fields,”
“3 Data Fields” and “4 Data Fields.”
You can choose to leave the Map Page as is (full page map),
or add two, three or four navigation data fields.
3. Highlight your choice and press ENTER.
To change Data Fields:
1. After you display the data fields, a “Change Data Fields”
option appears on the options menu when you press the
MENU key.
2. Select this option and press ENTER.
3. Press ENTER again to select from a list of types of navigation
data to display in the first data field.
4. After making your selection and entry, use the ROCKER key to
move to the next field and repeat the process.
The Map Page
Data Field
Sub-Menu
List of
Data Field
Options
Two Data
Fields
Three Data
Fields
Four Data
Fields
For an explanation of what each option represents, see page 69 of the
Appendix.
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The Map Page
Guidance Text Options Menu
To display Guidance Text:
1. With Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display
the Map Page Options Menu.
2. Highlight the Guidance Text Option and press ENTER to
display the Guidance Text Options Menu.
3. Select the desired option “Always Show,” “Never Show” or
“Show When Navigating” then press ENTER to activate.
If you select “Always Show,” a guidance message is always displayed
whether or not you are navigating.
If you select “Show When Navigating,” a guidance message is displayed until you select “Stop Navigation” from the Options Menu.
Guidance Text shows you useful information when using one of the
navigation methods described on page 5. If you select “Always Show” and
you are not navigating, the message field displays GPS Status information.
GPS Status Message when not navigating
To set up the Map:
Refer to the “Map Setup” section on page 48.
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Measuring Distance
The Map Page
This Map Page option allows you to determine the distance to a point
on the map from your current location. Access the Map Page Options
Menu, select “Measure Distance” and press ENTER to activate. To
measure between two selected points on the Map, move the Map Pointer
to the first map point you want to measure from, press ENTER and then
move the Map Pointer to the second map point. Press QUIT to cancel.
Measured
Distance
Turning Declutter On/Off
This Map Page option allows you to remove map item titles and icons
that clutter the view of roadways, especially when the map is zoomed in.
To turn Declutter On, access the Map Page Options Menu, select
“Declutter On” and press ENTER to activate. Do the same to cancel the
“Declutter” option.
The “Measure Distance” Option Enabled
Restoring Default Settings
This option allows you to return the map settings to factory settings.
Map Declutter “Off”
Map Declutter “On”
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The Compass Page
The Compass
Ring moves to
indicate North
orientation
when you are
moving.
Compass Page
Course Pointer
Bearing Pointer
Scale
The Course Pointer
indicates your
course of travel
and the distance
you drift off
course.
Using the Compass Page
The Compass Page is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation. It
uses traditional navigation displays to provide navigation information.
When navigation is in progress, the Compass Page provides navigation
data and directions. It uses a graphic compass display, a bearing pointer
and digital data fields to display information such as current speed, distance to the next point on the route, estimated arrival time, etc. You can
choose from three or four data fields and select the type of data displayed
in each from a list of options.
When moving, the rotating graphic compass indicates the direction
you are heading. The Bearing Pointer indicates the direction (bearing) to
your destination relative to your current heading direction. The compass
dial and Bearing Pointer work independently to show your direction of
movement and the direction to your destination. You can choose between
a Bearing Pointer or a Course Pointer for guidance.
The compass does not function as a magnetic compass when you are
stationary. However when you move, the dial rotates to keep you oriented
in relation to North. This is especially helpful when using a paper map in
conjunction with your unit for navigation.
The Bearing
Pointer always
indicates the
direction to your
destination.
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To use the Compass Page Options:
1. Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu.
2. The first option is “Stop Navigation” which can be highlighted
and activated by pressing ENTER to stop navigating.
3. The second option is “Course Pointer” or “Bearing Pointer.”
The Bearing Pointer and Course Pointer work independently of each
other, one indicating the direction to your destination and the other
indicating your relationship to a course line leading to the destination.
If the Bearing Pointer arrow is pointing straight up, you are going
directly to your destination. If it points in any other direction, turn
towards that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then continue in that direction. The Bearing Pointer always points to the destination, no matter what direction you are moving and is most efficient
if you must move around obstacles like lakes, private property, etc.
If you are using the “Course Pointer” option instead and you drift
away from the line of travel from your original location to your destination. The Course Deviation Indicator (arrow with horizontal dotted
line) provides graphic indication of drift (right or left) according to
the scale displayed at the edge of the compass ring.
4. The third option is “Data Fields.” Highlight the data fields
option and press ENTER to display the data field display options.
5. The next option is “Change Data Fields” which allows you to
determine what data is displayed in the fields. Refer to page 11
for details on changing data fields.
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The Compass Page
Compass Page Options Menu
Bearing Pointer
Course
Deviation
Scale
Course Pointer
Course
Deviation
Indicator
(CDI)
The direction to
your destination
from your
current location
Change Data Fields Option
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Using Waypoints
The Mark Waypoint Page
The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your current
(or any other) location as a waypoint and displays name for that waypoint
and a waypoint symbol. You can mark your current location at any time.
To mark your current location as a waypoint:
Press and
hold the
ENTER/
ROCKER key
to display
the Mark
Waypoint
Mark Waypoint Page
Symbols Chart
Custom Symbol
Naming a Waypoint
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1. Press in and hold the ENTER key to view the Mark Waypoint
Page.
2. To change the name of the waypoint, use the ROCKER key to
highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER to display the
on-screen keypad. Use the ROCKER key and ENTER key to select
a name for the waypoint. If you choose a name that has already
been used, a “Waypoint Already Exists” message appears.
3. To assign an identifying symbol to a waypoint, use the
ROCKER key to highlight the symbol block next to the
waypoint name and press ENTER to display the Symbols Chart.
4. To save the waypoint to the Find Menu Waypoints List, highlight “OK” and press ENTER.
5. If you do not want to save it as a new waypoint, press the
QUIT button to cancel.
Custom Waypoint Symbols
At the bottom of the Waypoint Symbols Chart is a group of custom
waypoint symbols that can be assigned a unique design. Access the
Garmin website http://www.garmin.com/ximage to download the xImage
transfer program. From there, the xImage help files provide instructions
for customizing waypoints and downloading screen shots from your unit.
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To create a waypoint using the Map Panning Arrow:
1. With the Map Page displayed, move the panning arrow (map
pointer) to the map item you want use as a waypoint. If there
is information in the mapping database for that location it
highlights momentarily and display a name or address.
Using Waypoints
2. Press ENTER to display the item information page. With the
Waypoint Information Page displayed, highlight the “Save”
button at the bottom of the page and then press ENTER to
save it to the Find Menu Waypoints List.
If the map selected does not contain any information, a message appears, stating “No map information at this point. Do
you want to create a user waypoint here?”. Select “Yes” and
press ENTER to display a new waypoint page.
Map Item selected as a
Waypoint
Information Page for a
Map Point with Data
Mark Waypoint Page
Average Location Page
Averaging a Waypoint Location
A waypoint location can be averaged over time for more accuracy, but
only while the GPS has a fix on the location and before saving it.
To average a Waypoint Location using measurements over time:
1. With the “New Waypoint” information page displayed, highlight the on-screen “Avg” button and press ENTER to average.
3. Select “Average Location” and press ENTER to display the
Average location Page. It begins to average automatically.
4. Highlight the “Save” button and press ENTER when desired.
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Using Waypoints
Editing a Waypoint
A waypoint can be selected from the Find Feature Waypoints list and
edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation
or to delete it. Refer to page 21 for details on using the Find Feature.
To edit a Waypoint:
1. Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint information page.
2. Make changes as required by highlighting each field and using
the waypoint symbol chart and alpha/numeric keypad to enter
new data.
Waypoint
Symbols Chart
3. Press the MENU key to close and save the changes.
Delete Button
To delete a Waypoint:
1. Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint information page.
2. Highlight the “Delete” button at the bottom of the page and
press ENTER. Answer “Yes” to the pop-up prompt and press
ENTER to delete.
Alpha-Numeric Keypad
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To move a Waypoint on the Map Page:
1. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the
desired waypoint (refer to page 23).
2. Highlight the “Map” button at the bottom of the page and
press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map.
3. Press ENTER again to place a “Move” marker next to the
waypoint.
4. Use the ROCKER key to drag the waypoint to the desired
location on the map and release to place it there. Then press
ENTER.
Using Waypoints
Original
Location
New
Location
Projecting a Waypoint
Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.)
allows you to establish a new waypoint that is a certain bearing and
distance away from that map item.
Moving a Waypoint
To project a waypoint:
1. Select an item from the Find Menu and display the Information
Page.
2. Press the FIND key to display the Options Menu and select
“Project Waypoint.”
3. Press ENTER to display the Project Waypoint Page.
4. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in
the appropriate fields at the bottom of the page and press the
MENU key to save and exit.
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Project Waypoint
Page
Projected Waypoint on
the Map
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Using Find
Press and
hold the
MENU/FIND
key to display
the Find
Menu
Find Menu
Auto Ordering Option places the last
selected category at the top of the page.
Find By Name
Option
Options Menu
for Waypoints
Options Menu
for groups with
Sub-Categories
Using the Find Menu
The Find Feature provides you with a method for searching for
Cities and Exits which are included in the eTrex Legend C basemaps. If
you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains
additional map detail, you can search for Points of Interest, Addresses and
Intersections. If you download BlueChart® data,* you can find detailed
Marine items such as Wrecks and Obstructions, NAVAIDS, and Anchorages. If this additional data is not loaded, these options are not available.
Waypoints and Geocache Points are items you can create and add to the
Find Menu.
Searching for a map item is simplified because the map database is
separated into groups, which are shown as icons on the Find Menu Page.
• When you access a Find group list, by default it contains only those
items near your current location or the Panning Arrow (if active).
• To save effort in searching again for an item already found, you can
use the “Recent Finds” group, which contains a list of 50 last found
items of all categories.
The options menu for each map item group offers its own unique
search options such as “Find By Name,” “Find Nearest,” “Select Symbol”
(for Waypoints), “Change Reference” (by moving the map Panning Arrow
to a new location), “Nearest Containing” (a key word you enter) and “Select
Category” (for those groups such as Food and Drink, Lodging, etc.). Using
these options can effectively shorten your search.
* Refer to the Garmin website: http://www.garmin.com//cartography/mapSource/ bluechartCD.jsp
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Searching for a location using Find By Name
If you know the name of the location you want to find, the Find By
Name search option may be the easiest method of searching.
Using Find
Nearest
Points
To find a location using Find By Name:
1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Group icon for the type
of item you want to search for and press ENTER to display the
page. Or, if you want to search the entire item database, select
“All Points of Interest.”
3. Press the MENU key to select “Find By Name.”
4. Use the ROCKER key and ENTER key to operate the keypad
at the base of the display and enter the name of the location, when the list displays a match, highlight “OK“ and press
ENTER to go a list where you can select the item.
5. Next, the Information Page for that location displays.
Searching for a location using Recent Finds
The Recent Finds Page saves all of your most recent searches in a list.
Your last found location appears at the top of the list. When you exceed
the number of entries the list can hold, the oldest is deleted.
To return to a recently found item:
1. With the Find Menu displayed, use the ROCKER key to highlight the Recent Finds icon and press ENTER to display the
Recent Finds List.
2. Use the ROCKER key to select the list item you want view and
press ENTER to display the Information Page for that item.
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“Finding” icon
displays while
searching
Find a Point
By Name
Pressing and
holding the FIND
key with Find
Menu displayed
will take you to
this page.
Recent Finds List
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Using Find
Select
as a
destination
Information Page
for a Waypoint
Select
as a
point on a
Route or
Track
Information Page
for a Map Item
Using the Find Item Information Page
When you select a Find item and press the ENTER key, an Information Page displays with detailed information about the item. This page
contains the following information:
• A title (if a waypoint, it can be renamed and a map symbol assigned).
• An information field (if a waypoint, information you add, if
a map item, an address or other description).
• Location coordinates, if the item is a waypoint.
• Elevation and depth, if a waypoint.
• Direction and distance from current location or the map pointer.
At the bottom of the page are three on-screen buttons. These buttons
appear differently depending on whether you are selecting a Find item to
navigate to or adding a Find item to a route list as a waypoint.
• If selecting an item as a destination, the buttons display as follows:
Delete - remove from the Waypoints list.
Map - display on the Map Page.
Go To - start a Go To navigation.
• If selecting an item to add to a list of points, these three buttons are
displayed.
Save - save as a waypoint.
Map - display on the Map Page.
Use - insert into a list of points on a route.
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The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight options for
using a Find Item as a tool for navigation.
Using Find
To use the Find Item Information Page Options Menu:
1. With an Information page displayed for a Find item, press the
MENU key to display the Options Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired option and press
ENTER. The following items appear in the Options Menu:
• Average Location - Used when marking
waypoints only, it samples a waypoint location over time and averages the result for a more
accurate position reference.
(Refer to page 18 for detailed information on
Location Averaging.)
Mark Waypoint Information Page Options include
“Average Location”
• Project Waypoint - Create a new waypoint by
entering a bearing and distance from this point.
(Refer to page 20 for detailed instructions.)
• Find Near Here - Returns you to the Find
Menu, where you can search for map items near this point.
Mark Waypoint and Find Map
Database Item Information Page
Options
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Using Find
• Change Reference - Point to a new
location on the map Page using the
Panning Arrow and press ENTER.
• Set Proximity - Program an alarm to
sound when you are within a specified radius of an item defined by the
Information Page.
(Refer to the Section on Proximity
Waypoints on page 55 for detailed
information.).
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• Add To Route - Include this item
on a New Route or add it to an existing
route.
(See “Using Routes” page on 39 for
details.)
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• View Sun and Moon View the Sun and Moon tables
for this item location.
(Refer to page 59 for detailed
information about the Sun and
Moon Tables.)
• View Hunt and Fish View the Hunt and Fish tables
for this item location.
(Refer to page 60 for detailed
information about the Hunt and
Fish Tables.)
• Map Information Displays information about
the map that the item
originated from.
(Refer to page 74 of the Appendix for information about
downloading detailed maps.)
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Searching for a Waypoint
The Waypoints List is your storage file for all created and saved
waypoints. Waypoints are stored in alpha/numerical order and are also
identified by a symbol assigned from a list of symbol types. Waypoints
can be selected as destinations and added as points on a route.
Using Find
To find a Waypoint:
1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.
2. Highlight the Waypoint icon and press ENTER to display the
Waypoints List.
3. Use the ROCKER key to scroll up and down the list to find a
waypoint. If the list is large, you can press the MENU key to
display a list of the following search options.
“Find By Name” allows you to enter the name of the waypoint
in a search field.
“Find Nearest” allows you to list only those waypoints near
your current location.
“Select Symbol” allows you to search for only those waypoints
of a specific type.
“Change Reference” allows you to use the Panning Arrow to
select a point on the map other than your current location.
4. Once you find a waypoint, press ENTER to view the Waypoint
Information Page. You can edit the data or select “Go To” to
navigate to the waypoint.
Find Waypoint
Options
Find Waypoints List
Waypoint Information Page
Waypoint
Name and
Symbol
Enter a
notation
using the
on-screen
keypad
Waypoint
Location
Coordinates
Distance and
Direction from
Current Location
Elevation
Remove
Waypoint
from List
View Waypoint on
Map Page
Navigate to
a Waypoint
Location
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Using Find
Options
Menu
Searching for a Geocache
The Find Geocache feature allows you to view the list of geocache
locations that you have created using the eTrex Legend C or downloaded
from your computer. A geocache location is actually a waypoint with
a special geocache symbol assigned to separate it from others on the
waypoints list. For more information on creating a geocache point, refer
to “Geocache Setup” instructions on page 52.
To find a Geocache:
Find Geocache List
Information Page
Use the “Found”
button when you
reach a geocache.
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Use the “Data”
button for information about a
geocache.
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“Find Next” Option
1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Geocache icon and press
ENTER to display the Geocache List. You can display either
found geocaches or those that have not been found.
3. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired geocache in the
list and press ENTER to display the information page.
4. Highlight the “Go To” button and press ENTER to navigate to
the geocache location. When you navigate to a geocache, the
Compass Page changes to “Geocache Navigation” mode and
any additional information about downloaded cache location is
displayed in the field.
Note: When you find a geocache, the unit marks the cache as found,
logs an entry into the calendar and provides an option that, when activated, shows the next nearest cache.
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Searching for a City
The Find Cities feature allows you to search for any city listed in the
mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed
mapping data).
Using Find
Find Cities
List
To find a city:
1. Use the ROCKER key to select the “Cities” option, then press
ENTER to display the find by “Nearest” list of cities.
2. Use the Options Menu to find a city “By Name,” by entering a
key word for “Nearest Containing,” use “Select Map” to select
a different map to search from or “Change Reference” from
your current location using the Map Pointer.
3. If using find “By Name,” begin spelling the name of the city by
using the keyboard. When you have entered enough characters
to define the name, the keyboard closes and a match list of
cities displays. Scroll through the list to find the city you want.
If using “Nearest Containing,” use the keyboard to enter a key
word to display a list of cities using that word.
Cities Options
Menu
Select Maps
Options
City
Information
Page
4. Use the ROCKER key to select the desired city from the list and
then press ENTER to display the Information Page for that city.
5. With the Information Page displayed, you can select from “Go
To,” “Map” or “Save” options.
City Page
Options
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Using Find
Options
Menus
Find Exits List
Exit Information Page
Searching for an Interstate Exit
The Find Exits feature allows you to search for the nearest Interstate
Exits.
1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.
Select the Exits icon, then press ENTER to display the Exit List.
2. Highlight and select an exit type by pressing ENTER. A list
of exits nearest to you displays. The title box indicates the
interstate highway which is served by the exits. Two fields at the
bottom of the page indicate distance and bearing to the exit.
3. Scroll through the list to highlight the desired exit. Press ENTER
to display the Information Page for that exit. This page contains
the exit description with a list of available services near that
exit along with the distance and bearing fields.
4. Use the ROCKER key to move to the list of services and highlight a selection from the list.
5. Press ENTER to display the Information Page for the selected
service.
The Exit Services Information Page displays the name of the service,
its direction from the exit, and a list of the services available.
Exit Services Info Page
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Searching for an Address
The Find Addresses feature allows you to search for an address if you
have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the street number, street
name and city and the Find Feature matches that data with addresses in
the map database.
Using Find
To find an Address:
1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.
2. Highlight the Addresses icon and press ENTER to display the
“Find Addresses” page.
3. If your unit has a GPS fix, the “Region” field at the top of the
page is completed with your current region and the <Enter
Number> field is highlighted. Identifying a city is not necessary
as the database has information for the entire region.
4. Enter the Street Number “<Enter Number>” using the onscreen keypad. Select “OK” to enter the number.
5. Finally press ENTER to display the street list. Use the on-screen
keypad to enter enough of the street name to display a match
on the list below. For name streets, like Main or Elm, enter the
core name instead of “E,” “W,” etc., to make the search faster.
6. When done, a list of matches appears below. Select one and
press ENTER to display the Information Page.
Search Clear
Options
Find Addresses Search
Page
Find Address Matches
Address Information
Page
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Using Find
Searching for an Intersection
The Find Intersections feature allows you to search for an intersection if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the two street
names and city and the Find Feature matches that data with intersections
in the map database.
To find an Intersection:
Options
Menu
Intersections Search Page
Intersection Matches
1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.
2. Highlight the Intersections icon and press ENTER to display the
“Find Intersections” search page.
3. If your unit has a GPS fix, the “Region” field at the top of the
page is completed with your current region and the <Enter
Street 1> field is highlighted. Identifying a city is not necessary,
as the database has information for the entire region.
4. With <Enter Street 1> highlighted, follow instructions in step 6
of the previous page. Repeat for <Enter Street 2>.
5. Press ENTER to display the street list. Use the on-screen
keypad to enter enough of the street name to display a match
on the list below. For name streets, like Main or Elm, enter the
core name instead of “E,” “W,” etc., to make the search faster.
6. When done, a list of matches appears below. Select one and
press ENTER to display the Information Page.
Intersection Info Page
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Searching for a Point of Interest
You can use the Find Point of Interest feature to locate a nearby
restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However, you
must have downloaded MapSource detailed mapping that supports this
feature otherwise; these options, plus Address and Intersection options,
are not functional.
Using Find
To find a point of interest:
1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.
2. Highlight a desired “Points of Interest” icon and then press
ENTER to display the list of nearest points.
3. Press the MENU key to choose from search options or choose
“Select Category” to narrow your search.
4. Highlight the desired item from the list and then press ENTER
to display the Information Page for that item.
Find POI Topic List
Search Method
Select Category
If you are searching for a restaurant that is part of a national chain,
only the nearest restaurant to your location is displayed when you search
using the “Find Nearest” method. If you search using the “By Name”
method, then all of the locations for that chain in the mapping database
will be displayed, with the closest to your current location listed first.
Category List
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The Main Menu
The Main Menu is the directory for all unit features not in the Main Page sequence. Use the
ROCKER key to highlight a feature name and then press ENTER to display the feature page.
• Satellite - This feature allows you to observe the status of overhead GPS satellites.
• Trip Computer - This feature provides a variety of useful travel and navigation data.
• Mark - This feature allows you to mark and record your current location as a waypoint.
• Find - This feature provides a method for searching for map items in the unit’s basemap.
• Tracks - This feature allows you to maintain a record of your movements (track log) with information.
• Routes - Allows you to create a list of points that you wish to navigate to in a specific order and save for later use.
• Highway - A useful graphic perspective for navigating a route.
• Setup - Controls the settings for many of the unit operating system features.
• Proximity - Activates an alarm for a defined radius around a specified waypoint.
• Calendar - An outdoor calendar with data access and waypoint association.
• Alarm Clock - Allows you to use the eTrex Legend C as an Alarm Clock.
• Calculator - A standard or scientific calculator for measurement conversions, etc.
• Stopwatch - A multi-featured stopwatch.
• Sun & Moon - Sunrise and sunset times, moon phases and sun and moon positions for any given date and time.
• Hunt & Fish - A table of time frames for best hunting and fishing opportunities for any given location and date.
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• Games - A series of challenging games, some incorporating GPS navigation.
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Using the Trip Computer Page
The Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel
data that is useful when navigating long distances. It indicates your current speed, average speed, trip odometer and many other statistics useful
for navigation.
You can customize the Trip Computer display to meet your personal
requirements. Selecting the type of data to display is done in the same
manner as for the data fields on the Map Page. (See page 11 for details.)
If you want to record new data for each trip, a “Reset” option is available. If you want to view significant trip data at a glance, you can use the
“Big Numbers” option, which shows fewer fields with larger displays.
Before each trip, be certain to reset the trip information by highlighting “Reset” from the options menu and pressing ENTER.
The Reset Page offers options for resetting trip computer data, clearing the Track Log and deleting Saved Tracks,
Waypoints and Routes. This page allows you
select individual items, select all and unselect
all. Once your selections are made, highlight the “Apply” button and press ENTER.
Answer “OK” to the Yes/Cancel prompt and
press ENTER to complete the reset.
Selecting the “Restore Defaults” option
returns the page to factory settings.
The Trip Computer Page
Select
“Change
Data Fields”
or press the
ROCKER key
to highlight
a field you
want to
change.
Options Menu
Big Numbers
Option
Reset Page
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Using Tracks
Using a Track Log
The Tracks feature creates an electronic trail on the map page as you
travel about and is referred to as a Track Log. A track log contains information about points along its path, including time, position and elevation.
Use a Track Log to do the following:
• Record your movements for a given time and place and save it.
• Measure the area of any space you encompass with a track.
• Retrace your path in either direction.
To create a Track Log:
Tracks Page with Saved Track Log
1. Press and release the QUIT key until the Main Menu displays.
Then use the ROCKER key to highlight the Tracks icon.
2. Press ENTER to display the Tracks Page. The page contains On
and Off buttons to activate or cancel the Track Log and a Track
Log meter which displays the percentage of track log space used.
Options Menu
3. Beneath the Track Log field are four on-screen buttons to
“Setup” a track log, “Clear” the track log, “Save” a track log
and activate the “TracBack®” feature for the current log.
4. To setup a track log, highlight the “Setup” button and press
ENTER to display the Setup page. Check ”Wrap When Full” to
continue recording when full by overwriting the oldest data with
new.
Track Log Setup Page
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5. Highlight the “Record Method” field and press ENTER to display
the Distance, Time and Auto options. Because a track is made
of a series of points that define your path of travel, they can
be placed a specified “Distance” apart or placed at a “Time”
interval you specify. The “Auto” option allows you choose from
five intervals.
6. Next, set the interval for setting track points. You can choose
from distance, time or frequency values.
7. When completed, press the QUIT key to return to the Track Log Page.
Using Tracks
To save a Track Log:
1. With the Tracks Page displayed, highlight the “Save” button and
press ENTER. A message asks “Do You Want To Save the Entire
Track?” If you select “Yes,” a “Saving Track” message appears
followed by the Saved Track Page. The new saved track is a
representation of the entire track log from beginning to end.
2. If you select “No,” a map showing the entire track appears and
prompts “Select the beginning point for the saved track.” Use
the ROCKER key to move the Panning Arrow to the point on the
track line that you want to become the beginning of the Saved
Track and press ENTER.
3. The next prompt asks you, “Select the ending point for the saved
track.” Use the Panning Arrow to identify a point on the track
that you want as the End Point and press ENTER. A “Saving
Track” message appears followed by the Saved Track Page.
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Saved Track Page
Saved Track
on Map
Select Track
Ending Point
Select Track Beginning Point
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Using Tracks
4. The Saved Track Page allows you to rename the track, view the
track distance, view the calculated area encompassed by the
track (an area is defined even if the track is open ended) and
specify a color for the track when displayed on the map page
(Show On Map). On-screen buttons at the bottom of the page
allow you to Save the track (OK), delete, view it on the Map, and
navigate the track back to any point along the track (TracBack).
To view a Track on the Map:
Saved Track Page
Saved Track on the Map Page
Area Calculation
Option
Start
Calculation
Stop Calculation
1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log
displayed, highlight the Map button and press ENTER to display
the Map Page.
2. A map showing the entire track appears with Begin and End
markers. Any User Waypoints added to the Track are displayed as
well.
To calculate the area of a Track:
1. With the Track Log Page displayed and the Track Log On, press the
MENU key, highlight the Area Calculation option and press ENTER.
2. Press ENTER to start the calculation as you begin to move and
define the area’s boundaries. The page now displays a Stop
button.
3. When you have completed defining the area, press ENTER to
display the page with a Save button.
4. Press ENTER again to save the new track to the Saved Tracks List.
Save Calculated Track
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